WWRI-LP is an FM radio station broadcasting on 95.1 MHz, licensed to Coventry, Rhode Island. The WWRI-LP license is owned by Arsan Broadcasting Foundation. The station has been off the air and silent since October 1, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., when its programming moved to WWRI. Prior to leaving the air, WWRI-LP broadcast a classic rock format. The station began broadcasting February 9, 2016. WWRI-LP was managed by Chris DiPaola,[1] owner of WBLQ (1230) and manager of WSUB-LP ("96.7 the Buzz") in Westerly, Rhode Island. WWRI-LP had local community members on air each day, such as John Parente, Johnny Mac & more. Long-time radio DJ Kickin' Al was the afternoon drive host from 2016 to 2019. January 2020 marked the start of the station's local community morning show, "Mac & Boots In The Morning", hosted by Johnny Mac & John Botello.

WWRI-LP
Semi-satellite of WWRI, West Warwick, Rhode Island
Broadcast areaKent County, Rhode Island
Frequency95.1 MHz
BrandingI-95.1
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatSilent (was Classic rock)
Ownership
OwnerArsan Broadcasting Foundation
History
First air date
February 6, 2016[1]
Technical information[2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID193137
ClassLP
ERP24 watts
HAAT58.5 meters (192 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
41°41′34″N 71°37′55″W / 41.69278°N 71.63194°W / 41.69278; -71.63194
Links
Public license information
LMS
WebcastListen Live
Websitewww.kentcountyrocks.net

References

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  1. ^ a b Miller, Kendra (February 28, 2016). "Community radio station wants bigger local presence". The Coventry Courier. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  2. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WWRI-LP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
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